Amanda Shalala
Amanda Shalala (she/her) is the Deputy Editor of ABC Sport.
She also oversees ABC Sport’s 50:50 Equality Project, which is dedicated to increasing the coverage of women in sport, as well as people from diverse and under-represented backgrounds.
Amanda was ABC News' 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Lead, and she's covered four Paralympics, the London 2012 Olympics, the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, and the 2022 Women's Basketball World Cup.
She has a Master of Cultural Studies and teaches Sports Media at the University of Technology Sydney.
Latest by Amanda Shalala
The pressure to look like other divers led Anabelle Smith to a low place
Diver Anabelle Smith felt pressure to look a certain way as a young diver, which affected her mental and physical health.
Sisters Noemie and Jess Fox lift each other up on the road to Paris
Jess Fox is the greatest canoe slalom paddler of all time, but as she prepares for her fourth Olympics in Paris, she wants to see her sister Noemie join her as an Olympian.
Basketballer Tiana Mangakahia has found her purpose as she fights breast cancer again
After being re-diagnosed with breast cancer last year, Tiana Mangakahia says she now aims to 'live free', while embracing her new role as an assistant coach with the Sydney Flames in the WNBL.
Paralympian Kate Næss on the difficult choice between motherhood and a sporting career
Paralympian Kate Næss would love to still be competing in para-triathlon, but after having two children, she's had to face the reality of pursuing her passion or supporting her family.
Women often report discomfort while cycling. Here’s why they don’t need to tolerate it
Cyclist Lauretta Hanson had a painful, but rarely spoken about condition, and she doesn't want other women to suffer in silence.
Confused about how much exercise to do while pregnant? Elite athletes are too
Dual Olympian Alyce Wood found managing her exercise during pregnancy challenging due to a lack of research on the topic. She's now returned to sport postpartum but rejects the idea of "bouncing back".
World Cup five quick hits — Brazil great Marta bows out as another Marta scores possible goal of the tournament
Panama captain Marta Cox scores a stunning free kick against France, the World Cup career of a legend ends, and South Africa takes down football giants. Here are five quick hits from Wednesday's matches.
Here's what it means to football fans from all over the world to see a Women's World Cup here
With the FIFA Women's World Cup in full swing, fans all around Australia show their true colours and share their passion for the world game, and their country.
'It shouldn't be a journey of isolation': Athlete aims to spare others from fertility struggle
Former Opal Jenni Screen endured years of heartache trying for a baby and believes knowing her body better could have made it easier. She's welcomed a partnership to better inform athletes about their fertility.
How these leaders are tackling 'the double-glazed glass ceiling women of colour face' in sport
Aish Ravi, Molina Asthana and Assmaah Helal and are among a small number of women leaders of diverse backgrounds in sport, and they're pushing for greater representation.
NRLW player Corban Baxter on going from a 'plastic Māori' to leader of the pack
Sydney Roosters back Corban Baxter felt like an impostor when she first joined the NRLW Māori All Stars — but it's helped her learn more about her culture and take pride in her heritage.
When Carla lost her period, her performance dropped too
Ironwoman Carla Papac thought losing her period was a good thing as an elite athlete – but found a lack of understanding around women's health could lead to damaging consequences.
Intersex runner Annet Negesa fighting for everyone's right to compete in sport
Ugandan middle-distance runner Annet Negesa was preparing for the London Olympics when she was told she had high testosterone levels. What followed effectively ended her career and up-ended her life. Now she's speaking out.
Cate Campbell lacked information about managing her period. She was left with permanent nerve damage
Champion swimmer Cate Campbell has spent her career trying to manage troublesome periods. But the elite athlete felt she had no-one to turn to for advice — and it came at a significant cost.
We shine a light on some of sport's best and brightest women
A promising basketball career interrupted by a breast cancer diagnosis and a teacher-turned-rugby league coach who wanted more for her small community. We shine the spotlight on women making a big impact in sport, on and off the field.
Australia's Emma Dieters wins World Para Surfing Championship
Sydney's Emma Dieters became an incomplete quadriplegic when a spinal fusion surgery went wrong. Now, nearly two years later, she's become a surfing world champion.
'Chicks can't play footy': The push for equity in women's rugby league
A new documentary, A League of Her Own, follows the Queensland Maroons women in their mission to create a level playing field.
How video games helped Justin through 'the roughest parts of being a quadriplegic'
Justin is a quadriplegic and can't participate in traditional sport or physical activity, but gaming is a valuable outlet for him, and many other people with a disability.
'We've been taught to be embarrassed': Anneli Maley has period pride and wants others to follow
As the WNBL launches its "Fighting Period Poverty" round, reigning MVP Anneli Maley hopes women can be proud of their periods, and that men can get in on conversations around them too.
'I can't believe I went through it': Tiana on beating breast cancer and returning to the court
Basketballer Tiana Mangakahia was a star on the rise, destined for the Australian Opals and the WNBA, when a breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. Now she finally feels she's getting back to her best, and is ready to make an impact in the WNBL.
How Josie is using social media to help kids live their own Hollywood movies
Josie Taoi's online platform, Promote the GOAT, gets aspiring basketballers from western Sydney noticed. But more importantly, it teaches them crucial life lessons along the way.
Opal Cayla George excited for her baby's arrival via 'Island adoption' after World Cup
While a Women's Basketball World Cup medal would be nice, Opals veteran Cayla George has an even bigger prize waiting for her at the end of the tournament in Sydney — a baby girl.
Everything you need to know about the Women's Basketball World Cup
The world's 12 best women's basketball teams are in Sydney for the biggest event in the sport, alongside the Olympics. So when is it on, how can you watch, and will the Opals win?
How Tess Madgen fell back in love with basketball and became Opals captain
An ACL injury in 2018 was transformative in taking Tess Madgen from a fringe Opals player, to now captaining her country at a home World Cup in Sydney starting this week.
‘Never looked back’: The teenagers pursuing their Paralympic dreams after choosing amputation
Cameron Jones and Cooper Spillane were living with excruciating pain in their legs, but made the big decision to amputate – and they say they haven’t looked back since.